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Lamont Jefferson is an accomplished trial lawyer, representing clients who can afford to leave nothing to chance. Whether the stakes involve corporate treasure, trade secrets, or business reputation, companies and individuals turn to Lamont to help resolve the thorniest business-related disputes. He has been go-to counsel on some of the most important cases in San Antonio and South Texas, including litigation over the multi-billion dollar expansion of the South Texas Nuclear Project, litigation over the $26 billion Clear Channel merger, and the recent much publicized litigation involving the Church of Scientology.

Resolving business disputes sometimes requires full-fledged litigation, at other times skilled diplomacy, and sometimes simply honest communication. Lamont’s talents as a seasoned litigator, skilled negotiator, and astute legal analyst make him the right lawyer for a large variety of business disputes.

Lamont is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honorary trial lawyer organization whose membership is limited to no more than 1% of the lawyers in any state. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and most recently served as president of the San Antonio Chapter. Lamont regularly speaks on topics of interest to lawyers and judges, from trial strategy and tactics, to rules of civil procedure, to professionalism.

Lamont is active in the San Antonio community and currently serves as vice president of the board of directors for the Valero Alamo Bowl. He is on board of directors of the Down Syndrome Association of South Texas, and serves in the Founders Club for the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, and as a board member of the San Antonio Chamber Choir.

Recent Accomplishments

Inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2004 – an invitation only organization limited to no more than 1% of the total lawyer population of any State.

Representation of a large transitional home in land use dispute with surrounding property owners with millions of dollars at stake.

Honors and Awards

Named by Best Lawyers, Woodward/White, Inc., as a “2016 Lawyer of the Year” in Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2016

Named by Best Lawyers as a “2014 Lawyer of the Year” in Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Trusts and Estates

Named one of The Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation, Appellate Law and Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2003-2015, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Trusts & Estates, 2012-2015

Named an Outstanding Lawyer in Commercial Law by the San Antonio Business Journal, 2010

Named a Texas Super Lawyer by Law and Politics and Texas Monthly – Business Litigation, 2003-2014, a Top 100 Texas Super Lawyer – Business Litigation, 2010, and a Top 50 Central Texas Super Lawyer, 2005-2014